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  • 14kt Gold and Diamond Harem Ring
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 1

    14kt Gold and Diamond Harem Ring

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Egyptian Revival Gold Gem-set Brooch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2

    Egyptian Revival Gold Gem-set Brooch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Diamond Butterfly Brooch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 3

    Diamond Butterfly Brooch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Ancient Roman Gold and Garnet Intaglio Ring
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 4

    Ancient Roman Gold and Garnet Intaglio Ring

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antique Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Antique Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique Gold and Enamel Brooch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 7

    Antique Gold and Enamel Brooch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Victorian Gold Locket
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 8

    Victorian Gold Locket

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Art Nouveau 18kt Gold, Plique-a-Jour Enamel, and Enamel Pendant/Brooch, Lucien Gautrait
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 9

    Art Nouveau 18kt Gold, Plique-a-Jour Enamel, and Enamel...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • 18kt Gold and Enamel Pixie Earrings
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 10

    18kt Gold and Enamel Pixie Earrings

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • 18kt Gold, Enamel, and Plique-a-Jour Enamel Pixie Pendant/Brooch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 11

    18kt Gold, Enamel, and Plique-a-Jour Enamel Pixie Penda...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 12

    Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 18kt Gold, Cultured Pearl, and Diamond Brooch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 13

    18kt Gold, Cultured Pearl, and Diamond Brooch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 18kt Gold and Platinum Rope Necklace and Bracelet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 14

    18kt Gold and Platinum Rope Necklace and Bracelet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Retro Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Flower Earclips
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 15

    Retro Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Flower Earclips

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 18kt Gold Gem-set Earclips
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 16

    18kt Gold Gem-set Earclips

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique Gold Gem-set Flower Brooch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 17

    Antique Gold Gem-set Flower Brooch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 18kt Gold Strap Bracelet
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 18

    18kt Gold Strap Bracelet

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • 18kt Gold and Blue Chalcedony Ring and Earstuds, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 19

    18kt Gold and Blue Chalcedony Ring and Earstuds, R.W. W...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 14kt Gold and Green Tourmaline Ring
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 20

    14kt Gold and Green Tourmaline Ring

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Art Deco Dress Set, Krementz & Co.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 21

    Art Deco Dress Set, Krementz & Co.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 22

    18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Platinum, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 23

    Platinum, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • 18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 24

    18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 25

    18kt Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18kt Gold, Pink Sapphire, and Ruby Ring
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 26

    18kt Gold, Pink Sapphire, and Ruby Ring

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 27

    18kt Gold and Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18kt Gold, Golden Pearl, and Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 28

    18kt Gold, Golden Pearl, and Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 18kt Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Orange Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 29

    18kt Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Orange Sapphire, and Diamon...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18kt Gold, Wood, Amethyst, and Pink Tourmaline Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 30

    18kt Gold, Wood, Amethyst, and Pink Tourmaline Earclips...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Platinum, Lapis, and Diamond Earclips, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 31

    Platinum, Lapis, and Diamond Earclips, R.W. Wise

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 32

    18kt Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt White Gold, Moonstone Bead, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 33

    18kt White Gold, Moonstone Bead, Sapphire, and Diamond ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 18kt White Gold, Moonstone Bead, Sapphire, and Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 34

    18kt White Gold, Moonstone Bead, Sapphire, and Diamond ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 14kt Gold and Diamond Ring
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 35

    14kt Gold and Diamond Ring

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 18kt White Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Ladybug Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 36

    18kt White Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Ladybug Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Sapphire and Diamond Ring, David Zoltan
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 37

    Sapphire and Diamond Ring, David Zoltan

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold, Diamond, and Colored Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 38

    18kt Gold, Diamond, and Colored Diamond Ring, R.W. Wise...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Diamond Ring, David Zoltan
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 39

    Diamond Ring, David Zoltan

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Mixed Metal and Diamond Ring, Zobel
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 40

    Mixed Metal and Diamond Ring, Zobel

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mixed Metal and Diamond Earclips, Zobel
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 41

    Mixed Metal and Diamond Earclips, Zobel

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mixed Metal, Tourmaline, and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Zobel
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 42

    Mixed Metal, Tourmaline, and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Zo...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mixed Metal and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Zobel
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 43

    Mixed Metal and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Zobel

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Band
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 44

    18kt Gold and Diamond Band

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Band, Alex Sepkus
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 45

    18kt Gold and Diamond Band, Alex Sepkus

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 18kt Gold and Diamond Band, Alex Sepkus
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 46

    18kt Gold and Diamond Band, Alex Sepkus

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Diamond Band, David Zoltan
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 47

    Diamond Band, David Zoltan

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 18kt Gold, Onyx Drusy, and Diamond Earrings, R.W. Wise
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 48

    18kt Gold, Onyx Drusy, and Diamond Earrings, R.W. Wise

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 18kt White Gold, Coral, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Earrings, Stephen Webster
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 49

    18kt White Gold, Coral, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Earr...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

Important Jewelry by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times May 13, 12PM – 5PM May 14, 12PM – 7PM Skinner’s May Important Jewelry auction will feature over 400 lots of antique, period, and contemporary jewelry. Highlights from the auction include a Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace, c. 1905, a carved emerald from the estate of art collector Emily Crane Chadbourne, and a 13.26 cts. Diamond Ring. Contact Us 617-874-4313 jewelry@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014